blueware

blueware tiles made by the design team glithero using a cyanotype process.

so special, so beautiful! i want a wall of this in an outdoor garden! the team also produces ceramic ware.

images via glithero

modern ketubah

beautiful, modern ketubah design by tsilli pines, an israeli-american artist out of oregon all available from her at newketubah.com

images via newketubah

story via papertastebuds

insides

Balancing Blocks from Part & Parcel on Vimeo.

yes! yes! yes!

thank you kk for the link

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lined order

i'm mapping out a new office and living room and dreaming of filling both with string shelves.

images via etsy and string.se


you can buy the vintage string shelves, designed by nisse strinning, on ebay and etsy. they are sold new in the states at the finnishdesignshop

these 1950s rattan daybeds and children's beds are just a bit too small for my needs, but so damn beautiful. they've got be dreaming.

check out the rest of the furniture at atelier du petit parc--some really lovely chairs and tables as well. 

shifting pursuits and adaptable pieces

as you may or may not know, my quest for the perfect sofa morphed into an obsession with finding a good daybed or sleeper.

here's how it went down; i got tired of looking at sofas that i loved, that didn't fit my space and committed to one that was right for where i am now. yes, i gave up the fantasy for something that works.  and yes, i understand how i should translate this line of thinking to my personal life.

once i bought my sofa, my obsessive, fantasy-hungry mind had to latch onto something else, and the daybed for my office was the obvious next step.

via dwr and amsterdammodern

a daybed is a strange thing. the more classic and midcentury designs, are elegant and maximize space, but are often uncomfortable, and don't offer a good sleeping set up for a two people or anyone over 5' 9".  do i plan to host a 6' plus person on my daybed regularly? does this person even exist? well, no. but i'm convinced i should consider all aspects of comfort and form before i drop a few thousand dollars on a bench.

the next option is the sleeper sofa. i find most of the contemporary styles well--ugly.   there are a few exceptions that jump out, like the sleepers at  dwr , the ufurl by lissoni and sleepers at blu dot (all pictured below).

i haven't found the right match yet, but don't worry, it'll take me a little time to get tired of looking.

david rubinger

 

the home of israeli photographer david rubinger via freundevonfreunde

i love the years and layers of information in this space--i see the man and a life so clearly.

it's a space i would love to visit. 

white moods

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i loved white sofas. and when i'm tired, they look even more delicious.

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via loftlife 

color memory

i've been away from my computer for a month for a much needed vacation.
i just got back from a trip to thailand. i'm looking through some of my photos today and really missing the intensity of color over there.

i'll post some more detailed images this week, but for now, here is a taste of the colors throughout the country.

finished!

i'm super happy with how they came out! the pale pink and the inky blue are so lovely together.(check out the previous post for a better representation of the color).

now on to designing the coffee table and a custom fireplace screen!

new face

bought these fabulous vintage pieces a few weeks ago and went in to see the progress of the new upholstery--they are looking super cute!

 the mccobb is getting treated to some touch up on the legs and a new blue velvet coat.

 we discovered that the smaller chair is pretty special piece, all the way down to its custom blown rubber foam.

they don't make it like this anymore, it's great quality.  but sadly these seats were not in great shape.
so, the foam and fabric will change. this little one is going to get this beautiful silk and wool.

super excited to see how it all turns out!

my darling part 2

darling

Darling, This is really a beautiful place and I can enjoy being here knowing that the war is over and will probably be home soon I hope. Won't be able to write a letter today. O.K.? All my love, always. 

--american sailor stationed in italy WWII
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master brass

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and

galerie van den akker

looking for love

anyone know where i can find this chair? i've been striking out for weeks.